Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 640 · 40 questions

Communication tip (Words and body together): Verbal = spoken words (“Well done!”, “Can I help?”, telling a joke, whispering a secret). Non-verbal = no words (a pat on the back, a high five, tapping your watch, pointing at the door, a wink). Body clues: a big smile, clapping → happy; yawning, checking the clock → bored; biting nails, a shaky voice → nervous; clenched fists, glaring eyes → angry. Words and body should match. “I’m fine” with tears in the eyes = they differ — gently ask again.

1. 1.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) clenched fists (c) biting nails (d) a red face, tight jaw
4. 4.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) doodling, not looking up (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) clapping with joy
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
11. 11.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
12. 12.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) sweaty, shaky hands
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) clapping with joy (d) a little happy jump
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
24. 24.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
26. 26.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) doodling, not looking up (c) glaring eyes (d) a little happy jump
30. 30.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
31. 31.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a warm hug (c) tapping your watch (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
37. 37.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
39. 39.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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